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7 April 2024; Paddy Durcan of Mayo during the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between New York and Mayo at Gaelic Park in New York, USA. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Durcan's return puts Mayo back on the front foot

After making his long-awaited return in Mayo's victory in Omagh last time out, Eamon Donoghue pinpoints just how much of an impact Paddy Durcan already has had on the Connacht outfit.

Football • 15 Jun

David Moran suffering a cruciate ligament injury in 2011

Battle of wounded knee: Cruciate injuries issue for GAA

Drier pitches, faster and stronger players, and more matches are all contributing to a perceived rise in cruciate injuries in the GAA, despite greater understanding of the issue and ever-improving medical support for players.

Football • 25 May 24

Paddy Durcan will miss the remainder of the season

Blow for Mayo as captain Durcan suffers cruciate injury

Mayo have confirmed captain Paddy Durcan has suffered a cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the year.

Football • 20 May 24

Mayo lost by the narrowest of margins, again

Paddy Durcan vows to battle back from disappointment

After one of the most heart-breaking defeats in Mayo's history, young defender Paddy Durcan insists that Mayo will be back again to challenge for Sam Maguire again next year.

GAA • 18 Sep 17

Lee Keegan is again likely to be a key figure for Mayo

Cooper: Half-backs could tip balance in Mayo's favour

The defensive nous and attacking threat of Mayo's half-back line could be the difference in Sunday's Connacht semi-final against neighbours Galway, according to Colm Cooper.

GAA • 10 Jun 17

Tipp star Callanan celebrates winning the All-Ireland win over Kilkenny

September's GAA award winners announced

Seamus Callanan from Tipperary and Mayo’s Paddy Durcan have been named GAA/GPA Opel Player of the Month Award winners for September.

GAA • 12 Oct 16

Mitchels line up before their All-Ireland semi-final win over Crossmaglen Rangers in Cavan

Durcan: We're a better team than we were in 2014

Castlebar Mitchels are a better team than when they lost the All-Ireland club final two years ago - that’s according to flying half-back Paddy Durcan ahead of the St Patrick's Day showdown with Ballyboden.

GAA • 17 Mar 16

Paddy Durcan